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Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader
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Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader

Maximum Gross Power74.7 hp
Engine ModelCat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed2550 rpm
Maximum Gross Power – Rated Engine Speed2400 r/min
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Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader has a high torque C2.8 engine that works in conjunction with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. “Shift on the go” locking differentials and hydrostatic transmission provide smooth and powerful operation while increasing the efficiency of machine cycles.

Maximum Gross Power
74.7hp
Engine Model
Cat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed
2550 rpm
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed
2400r/min
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995
74.7hp
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396
74.3hp
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)
75.3mhp
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed
2400r/min
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
72.7hp
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
72.1hp
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric)
73.1mhp
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995
222lb/ft
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396
221lb/ft
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349
218lb/ft
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249
217lb/ft
Displacement
171in³
Bore
3.54in
Stroke
4.33in
Note
Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (1)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.
Note (2)
*Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power (SAE J1995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1349) an
Note (3)
#Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
Operating Weight
12628lb
Bucket Capacities
0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - Light Material
1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
Multi-Purpose
0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)
Note
Bucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration.
Note (1)
Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7546.
Recyclability
93%
Fuel Tank
18.5Gal
Cooling System
3.2Gal
Engine Crankcase
2.3Gal
Axles - Front Center Differential
2.3Gal
Axles - Rear Center Differential
2.3Gal
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
17.8Gal
Hydraulic Tank
11.8Gal
Transmission
0.6Gal
Note
No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
Front
Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Rear
Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Note
Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction
39°
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
12.3gpm
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
3336psi
Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle
2.8s
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left
3.25 turns or 4.00 turns
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep#
6mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1*
6mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed
10.5mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard
12mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3***
25mile/h
Note
#Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).
Note (1)
*Creep function not available in this gear or above.
Note (2)
**Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).
Note (3)
***Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).
Tire Size - Standard
*405/70 R18 SPT9
Tire Size - Optional
405/70 R18 Powerloads
Tire Size - Optional (1)
340/80 R18 XMCL/Bibload
Tire Size - Optional (2)
340/80 R18 TRI 2
Tire Size - Optional (3)
40X14-20 TL, SM/TR
Tire Size - Optional 4
340/80 R18 Duraforce
Note
*This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data.
Note (1)
Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
Note (2)
In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Note (3)
Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Note (1)
Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)
3408psi
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*
21gpm
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*
32gpm
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)
3408psi
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow
12gpm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback
2.2s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
5s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
1.6s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down
2.8s
Note
* Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.
Height: Ground to Cab**
8.08ft
Height: Ground to Beacon**
8.67ft
Height: Ground Axle Center**
1.58ft
Height: Ground Clearance**
1ft
Length: Overall*
17.58ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
4.58ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle
3.58ft
Length: Wheel Base
7.08ft
Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
8.25ft
Clearance: Load over Height**
9.5ft
Clearance: Level Bucket**
9.92ft
Height: Bucket Pin**
10.67ft
Height: Overall**
13.5ft
Reach: Bucket at 45° *
2.42ft
Carry Height: Bucket Pin
1.08ft
Dig Depth**
0.33ft
Width: Bucket
6.17ft
Width: Tread Center
4.67ft
Turning Radius: Over Bucket
14.17ft
Width: Over Tires
6.08ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
12.92ft
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
6.75ft
Rack Angle at Full Lift
56°
Dump Angle at Full Lift
45°
Rack Angle at Carry
51°
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees
39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^
12632lb
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
9760lb
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
8225lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
12240lb
Tipping Load - Straight †
7748lb
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
5211lb
Note (1)
*Vary with bucket
Note (2)
**Vary with tire
Note (3)
^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4)
^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5)
†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
Note (6)
††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
Note (7)
#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
Note (8)
Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class
Note (9)
® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9." data-metric=""> Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9.
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
3.5ft
Tipping Load - Full Turn †
6514lb
Height - Ground to Cab
8.08ft
Height: Ground to Beacon**
8.67ft
Height: Ground Axle Center**
1.58ft
Height - Ground Clearance
1ft
Length - Overall with Bucket
18.17ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
4.58ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle
3.58ft
Length - Wheel Base
7.08ft
Clearance - Bucket at 45°
7.83ft
Clearance: Load over Height**
9.5ft
Clearance - Level Bucket
9.92ft
Height - Bucket Pin
10.67ft
Height: Overall**
13.83ft
Reach - Bucket at 45°
2.67ft
Carry Height: Bucket Pin
1.17ft
Dig Depth
0.25ft
Width - Bucket
6.17ft
Width - Tread Center
4.67ft
Turning Radius - Over Bucket
14.67ft
Width - Over Tires
6.07ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
12.92ft
Turning Radius - Inside Tire
6.75ft
Rack Angle at Full Lift
51°
Dump Angle at Full Lift
50°
Rack Angle at Carry
46°
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees
39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^
12863lb
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †
8613lb
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †
7220lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
12434lb
Tipping Load - Straight †
7359lb
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
4970lb
Note (1)
*Vary with bucket
Note (2)
**Vary with tire
Note (3)
^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4)
^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5)
†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
Note (6)
††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
Note (7)
#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
Note (8)
Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class
Note (9)
® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9." data-metric=""> Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9.
Tipping Load - Full Turn †
2818kg
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
4.33ft
Product Link™
Service (Electronic Technician™)
Lights, roading, front halogen
Lights, rear stop and turn, LED
Cab mounted fuse panel
Battery disconnect switch
Battery, heavy duty, 12V, 90Ah and 1,000 CCA
Alternator, 100 amp sealed
Motor, single drive with dedicated implement and steering pumps
Multi-function lift and tilt with loader arm float
Joystick, single lever, single auxiliary roller
Implement valve, pressure compensated
Hystat displacement pump, infinitely variable
Caterpillar HYDO™ Advanced 10 hydraulic oil
Coupler/pin on attachment ready
Demand cooling fan, hydraulically driven
Dead engine lower, lift valve, manual
Electro-hydraulic, fully proportional controls
Hydraulic pilot shut off switch, in cab
Cab
– Doors (2), fixed glass
– Wipers, front and rear, full front coverage
– Windshield, front single piece
– Window, rear heated
– Radio ready, speakers and wiring
– Air vents, (4) screen, (7) directional
– Heating, mechanical control unit
– Sun visor, solid, front full width
– Interior light (incandescent)
Seat, manual height adjustment, (cab) fabric with adjustable left arm rest, (canopy) vinyl
Joystick, seat mounted, standard multifunction
– FNR, auxiliary roller, speed range select, continuous flow, differential lock, horn
– Arm rest, padded right, multiple position vertical height
Display, analog and digital
– Gauges (2), hydraulic oil, engine coolant
– Digital with soft touch buttons – fuel level, speed range, speedometer, service hour meter, service/maintenance information, hydraulic and power train performance and aggressiveness settings, security passcode (multiple languages)
ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
– 12V power outlets, interior/exterior
– Pedals, raised, foot, brake/inching, accelerator
– Lever, parking brake
– Cup holders (2)
– CB radio clip, phone holder
– Door release, internal (left and right)
– Hook, large, coat and hard hat
– Floormat, heavy duty, easy clean
– Mirrors, (2) external breakaway, (1) internal
– Operator station on isolation mounts
– Steering wheel, spinner knob, horn in center
– Seat belt, orange, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
– Storage, personal (trays [3], seat pocket)
– Steering column, tilt adjusted
– Column mounted multi function control: lights, roading, wipers, self cancelling turn signals
– Quick coupler switch, in cab
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports, engine oil and hydraulic oil
Recovery hitch with pin
Paint, Electro-Coat primer, gloss topcoat
Machine lifting/tie down points
Lockable, fuel cap, HVAC filters, nose cone
Lockable main and side engine enclosures
Loader arm safety brace
Ground level easy access daily service points
Fenders, front and rear
Fuel pump, priming (manual)/water separator/drain
Engine oil, ECO drain tap and hose
Engine, auto idle shutdown, hibernation mode
Drive shaft, sealed for life, universal joints
Coolant, extended life, –36° C (–33° F)
Closed circuit breather
Axles, heavy duty, frame mounted with outboard planetary reduction
Air cleaner, two stage filter, with in cab audio/visual indicator on display
Cat C2.8 engine
– Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) or muffler (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Fuel, diesel, ultra low or low Sulphur (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Hydrostatic transmission, two speed, with inching function, “shift on the go”
– Power train mode, hystat
Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
– U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent
Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches
Push to start
Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)
Quick disconnect auxiliary hydraulics
Reversing fan
Ride Control or load check valves (Dependent on regional regulations.)
Connect under pressure and case drain
Caterpillar Bio HYDO Advanced hydraulic oil
Auxiliary flow, single standard (3) valve, single high flow (3) valve, dual high flow (4) valve
USB ports (2), interior
Sun visor, rear perforated
Storage, lockable box or lockable cooled box
Soft touch keypad options, 8 or 16 button
Secondary display, front or rear view camera
Seat packages; deluxe or premium
Seat belt options, multiple
Radio, FM or digital audio broadcast
Phone holder, spring loaded
Mirrors (2) electronically adjustable, heated external, plus lower parabolic mirror
Joystick, seat mounted, multifunction
Interior light, door activated
FNR, twin auxiliary roller, continuous flow, differential lock, horn
Doors, sliding windows (left and right)
Air Conditioning, automatic temperature control (ATC)
Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)
Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)
Power train mode, utility (includes keypad)
Hydrostatic transmission, 3-speed, “shift on the go”, secondary steering and boosted brakes
Fuel pump, priming (Higher regulated countries), electric (Dependent on regional regulations.)
Creep and throttle lock function
Cold start – jacket water heater, bypass valve
Antifreeze, extended life coolant, –50° C (–58° F)

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